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Thursday, August 6, 2015

IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO






What a whirl wind couple of weeks.  I turned 80 on July 26th and the luncheons and parties began on the July 21st.  My girl friend took me to lunch at the Olive Garden Restaurant.  We had such a good time talking and eating and talking.  Lupe had to go back to work and I, being retired went to the Mall which is in the same area as Olive Garden to pick up a few items for my trip.  My son sent me tickets to San Jose, CA for 5 days.

Then on Wednesday, my friend Jesse stopped by with a present for me, but couldn't stay.  A great gift, but to big So back to the store when I get back.

Wednesday, it was off to the store to get food items for my house sitter.  Her Birthday was on the 28th.  So we went to a Mexican Restaurant for their buffet, which by the way was wonderful.  That was my present to her for her Bday.

The big day arrived to leave for up North.  My son picked me up at the airport and then it was non stop until I got back on the plane to come home.

Friday night, Shaun had plans to go to a concert, so he got take out for Kelly and I. We had Chinese Food, as poor Kelly had just had her braces put on and she was not eating much.

Saturday, he made a nice Breakfast, we showered and got ready for a day of shopping.  First was Michael's, then to Chili's Restaurant for lunch.  After lunch we walked over to World Market to get candles, etc.  Finally got home.  He had invited a few friends over for dinner.  He would not let me help him do one thing.  I was waited on hand and foot.  The dinner was wonderful.  We had got into the habit of playing Uno after dinner.  So the games were on - we had such a good time, sitting out on the patio playing and laughing.

Sunday, the BIG DAY had arrived.  We went and looked at a Senior Retirement Home in Santa Clara.  He really wants me to move up there, but I am not ready to make that move.  Looked like a very nice place, but they allowed smoking and I could hardly wait to get out of there.  The first words out of Kelly's and Shaun's mouth was, your not living there!  I had to agree with them.

Shaun made my favorite dinner - Fred's Steak, with creamed corn, grilled vegetables, salad and a Birthday Cake.  My former boss lives up in that area and he came for dinner and we had such a good time.  Of course after dinner the games were on - Uno and Apples to Apples.

My son being silly and talking to my friend.


Monday, Shaun had to work from home and Kelly went with her baby sitter for half a day, so I could relax and finish my book.  So Skittles, my grand-dog and I enjoyed each others company.



Monday night it was a big Spaghetti and Meatball dinner with salad.  I ate enough food to last me a month.  Again, Uno games.

On Tuesday Kelly and Shaun getting her ready to go to Santa Cruz Beach for the day.  Cutting up watermelon as it is easy for her to eat with her new braces.

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Kelly is growing up way to fast and is turning into a really sweet young lady.  She makes a lot of her own clothes - will be 13 in October.

Tuesday Shaun had to go to Santana Row to pick up something he needed. So he decided that we would have lunch at the West Bank French Restaurant.  This is the side where you can eat out, however it was to hot to eat out doors.


After lunch Shaun said wait and I'll go get the car.  So while he was gone I snapped these pictures.




The flowers were so pretty in the big planters - all up and down the street.  Seems like they haven't any problem with watering theirs.


This was looking at the front of the West Bank.





Santana Row is like Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.  All the top name stores are there.  I wished that I had time to do a little shopping and I am sure it would a little at the prices they were charging.

I could hardly wait to get home and see my dogs and sleep in my own bed.  Those hide-a-beds are murder on the back.  Needless to say, I came home sick with some kind of intestinal infection and did not feel good the entire time I was up there, but didn't want them to know, or he would have had me at the Emergency Room LOL

Friday, the group that I have dinner with every couple of months wanted to celebrate my Birthday on the 24th, but I had to change the date as I was going up north.  So we celebrated my July 31st.  We had a Pizza Party and everyone brought something.  It was such a fun evening seeing all the people I used to work with.  We have stayed in touch for the last 10 years.

The gang getting ready to get Pizza and food.


Kelly my Marketing Manager when I worked for Amada America.


On Tuesday of this week, my very best friend Phyllis from Around the House, took me shopping for my present and then we went to the Lazy Dog Restaurant.  You can bring your dogs, but you are eating on the patio.  There were three groups of customers with their dogs.  The temperature was 90 degrees outside, but was very pleasant on the patio a nice breeze blowing.  This is close to the Brea Mall.  We each had a order of Wings and shared a Salad and lots of Ice Tea.

After lunch it was off to Ross's.  My son gave me a gift card and it was burning a hole in my pocket LOL.  Found three great pair of pants for fall and a Betsy Johnson purse.  Then on to GW and I picked up two basket's.  I sure was tired when I got home, but a terrific day with my special friend. We have been friends for about 45 years, she is like a sister that I never had.

Wanted all of my blogging friends to share my events for the 80th Birthday celebrations.  Still have one more luncheon to go to next week.  I don't feel 80 and I'll keep on dancing ..........LOL  Silly me, I was enjoying my self so much that I forgot to take pictures.... on well, it's in my memories.

Mary

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84 comments:

  1. Happy Happy 80th Birthday, Mary! It sounds like you have some terrific family and friends who love you so much! That is a wonderful gift in itself! I haven't been to Brea mall in ages (probably 30-35 years). I grew up in Whittier and LaHabra so you are near my old stomping grounds! I'm happy you enjoyed many outings for your birthday! Enjoy the rest of your special times! Blessings, Cindy

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  2. Thank you so much Cindy. I am afraid that I am pooped from all the activity LOL But it was a very special time and I loved every minute of it.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Mary

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  3. Hi Mary and a belated Happy Birthday! Oh, what a wonderful time you've had but I'm sorry you felt bad! Sounds like your son really looks after his mommy. What a great guy. Your little granddaughter is so cute and I'm amazed that she is already making her own clothes! Good for her. You must have had so much fun with all of the birthday celebrations and shopping! You're home now so just rest and love on those little doggies.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Good Morning Shelia, thanks so much for your sweet comments. Yes, I am blessed with a wonderful son who I love so much and my beautiful Kelly. Also all of my special friends.
      I am worn out with all the Birthday Celebrations and still have one more lunch to go to on Tuesday. I am through having Bdays LOL
      Have a terrific weekend.
      Hugs
      Mary

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  4. Happy Birthday my lovely friend you have a wonderful time with your family en friends your granddaughter is so cute and sweet, I'm so happy you have the must nice celebration for your 80 years and more to come with happiness many blessing
    God bless you
    XOX 🎁🌺

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    1. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I had so many wonderful times with family and friends.
      Have a wonderful weekend.
      Hugs,
      Mary

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  5. Hi Mary...I was over at Judy's blog and seen where you were sick with stomach things....just stopped in real quick to see if you're feeling better?

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  6. PS.....just read your post......happy happy birthday! !!! Sounds like many wonderful and fun filled days celebrating and making memories! Glad you got to go!

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments and Birthday wishes. It sure has been a terrific Bday.
      thanks for asking how I am, just a little tummy problem, I think it was the raw fish that I had for lunch that made it worse.
      Have a terrific weekend.
      Mary

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  7. So much fun for your birthday! Congratulations! Work friends are best! So nice to have a visit from you on my blog.

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
      Mary

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  8. So much fun for your birthday! Congratulations! Work friends are best! So nice to have a visit from you on my blog.

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  9. Happy 80th Birthday Mary! Wow what a wonderful way to celebrate you birthday! I'm so glad that you had a great time with your son and granddaughter and all of your friends. I do hope that you are feeling better now. Thanks so much for sharing everything as I enjoyed looking at the photos and hearing about the celebrations. Take care and be well.
    Hugs, Julie xo

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    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments Julie, I always enjoy hearing from you. Yes, the Bday celebrations were wonderful and they seem to keep going on and on.
      I am feeling much better, but my tummy is still a little out of wack.
      Have a wonderful weekend and regards to your lovely family.
      Hugs my dear friend.
      Mary

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  10. Happy birthday!

    My goodness you have been on quite a whirlwind of activities...and it sounds like you had such a wonderful time. How nice it is that you have so many wonderful friends and family to celebrate with. I really enjoyed all of the photos...your son and granddaughter, so handsome and so pretty...and the adorable ones of you. Too cute. I hope that this year will be a good one for you and that when the time is right, you will find the perfect home up north.

    Yes! I do love Santa Barbara daisies, thay are the perfect plants for difficult situations and usually always thrive.

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    1. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I am through having Bday
      s now, I will be going backwards LOL
      Of course I think my son and Kelly are the best. They are always to good to me. I certainly have many memories to last me for the rest of my life time.
      Have a wonderful weekend and I love your yard.
      Mary

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  11. Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like you have had a wonderful time. John always told me I had a birthday month instead of a day. LOL But, it takes time to celebrate with all the family and friends. Beautiful photos.

    Judy

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    1. Thanks so much Judy for your comments. Of course I loved all the celebrations that I had, but now I have many many memories. Gad you liked my photos.
      Have a wonderful weekend in your new lovely porch. Looking forward to seeing all that you do. I know it will be spectacular. So glad that the little one is doing great. She is in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
      Mary.

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  12. Mary!
    Happy 80th!
    You have the energy of a 40 year old..OMG all that partying and sightseeing and visiting and shopping..
    I pray in my heart I will feel like you at 80.
    I could not live in a smoker's residence either even thought I smoked in my younger days..it's been sooo many years..yuck.
    Kelly is so cute w/ her braces..amazing how adorb they look missing teeth and or w/ barces..not so cute in your 60;s.
    Giuliana ..just turned 14..and her braces come off soon..she is our son-in-law's adorable daughter.A beauty too:)
    A friend of mine from work..I thought she was in hre late 70's..was actually in her late 80's.. just this month she had to move into a retirement/assisted living home..
    I told her it was time she was waited on.
    She raised 3 children on her own..

    I told her it would be like hotel living and she deserved it.
    I never stopped visiting her..now she is far..for me to get to.
    But I will.
    And Mary..Happy All Year to you.

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    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I really don't feel 80 and act a lot younger than then the younger generation. Kelly is getting used to her braces and eating again. She has had a wonderful summer. Hawaii, Arizona, San Diego, and 60 Disneyland's 60th Anniversary. She is a world traveler LOL.

      I am so glad that you keep in touch with your work friend and I am sure she really appreciates your visits.
      I am just not ready for a Senior home yet, have to much living to do, places to see and family to visit.
      Have a terrific week.
      Mary

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  13. Happy Birthday!!!
    Sounds like you had an amazing time and got to see everyone you love so much....can't beat that :o)
    Have a great weekend!!!
    ~Des

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    1. I really went to a lot of nice places, seeing family and friends. It was a Bday to remember. Thanks so much for my good wishes.
      Mary

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  14. Happy birthday.
    Sounds like you had a wonderful time celebrating.
    Linda C IN SEATTLE

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    1. I did have a wonderful time celebrating and still have one more luncheon with a friend tomorrow and then I hope I can take a deep breath and relax. Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Mary

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  15. Hi Mary,
    Happy Happy Birthday my friend. You look so great for turning 80. It is your young heart and love of life that keeps you young. Your son is so sweet and your granddaughter is adorable. I am so glad you have so many friends joining in to celebrate this special birthday. Glad your trip was so nice. Birthday hugs.
    Kris

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    1. thanks so much for your wishes. I really don't feel 80 and I still have a lot of dancing left in me LOL. I am really enjoying my life now that I don't have to work.
      Thanks for your kind comments on my family - they are terrific.
      Have a great week and hoping you get good news.
      Hugs,
      Mary

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  16. Hi sweet friend! Happy
    Birthday to you. I am right behind you at 79 in October. The BIG 80! How does it feel? I hope you don't move that far away..and I know you will miss your little home terribly! Your friends will miss you and even if we don't see each other, it's still nice to know you are not all that far away. I am looking forward to a visit with you again one of these days. My leg is still out of commission but I'm due for another shot soon. I am desperate for some relief from the pain. It sounds like you had a perfectly marvelous birthday...and I loved seeing the photo's of you.
    You looked great!

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    1. I feel terrific and have lots of energy since I lost 38 lbs. My son gave me a gift card and it really was burning a hole in my pocket. Got quite a few snappy outfits, since everything is to big. My next project is getting rid of my Big Fat Clothes LOL.
      I had a wonderful Bday and still have one more luncheon tomorrow and then hopefully I can catch up on my work - to much parting.
      As soon as the weather gets a little cooler I'll be out. I would like to go to the hotel and see all the decorations again. It was stunning and lunch was so good at the Hotel Riverside - beautiful old hotel.

      So sorry to hear about your leg bothering you. is it coming from your back? You know that nerve runs from the middle of your back all the way down to your foot. I always due stretching exercise's before I get out of bed and that really helps. Please take care of your self. Regards to Howard.
      I am sick and tried of carrying grey water out to water my potted plants. Oh well, there is not much we can do about it.
      Thanks again sweet friend for your comments.
      Hugs,
      Mary

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  17. Happy Birthday, Mary! It's nice to celebrate for days and days! You have one terrific son, it seems!

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    1. Yes, I do have a terrific son and I raised him all by my self. His father never cared until he was old and sick.
      Thanks for stopping by with your great comments.
      Mary

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  18. Happiest Birthday, Mary...so glad you had such a good time with your son...and all the parties with friends.
    I always tell my friends I love them all but REALLY love the ones that are older than I am...I REALLY like you...LOL
    I will be 78 in December.
    I can understand why you aren't quite ready to make the move. As long as you are in fair health, feel good, and want to keep your home, I'm sure your son understands. He wants you there close to him because he loves you and wants you close.

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    1. Thanks for your comment BJ. I am not ready to give up my life style and sit in a Senior Home where I don't know anyone. I still have a lot of dancing to do, LOL I am sure time will come when I have to, but not yet.
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Mary

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  19. Hi Mary, Happy 80th Birthday!!!! You sure look great and I loved seeing all the great pics and fun you've been having. Party time with good friends and wonderful outings really make it special. You have a wonderful son and easy to see he loves you very much. Your grand daughter is a cutie and she is very blessed to have such a wonderful grandmother as you are.
    Mary wishing you another great year filled with good health, happiness and lots of love. God Bless you always.

    I'm still on some time away vacation from the computer but had to stop in and wish you a special Birthday greeting.
    Sending big hugs your way dear friend. cm

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    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I sure had a grand time celebrating my 80th. Only one more lunch tomorrow and then it's back to the real world. I am really behind on my chores, oh well who cares.
      Yes, I do love my son very much and I raise him all by my self. He really turned out to be a kind man, very loyal and loving. Is a wonderful father to Kelly and she adores him.

      Hope you are having a great vacation - enjoy yourself.
      Hugs to you dear friend.
      Mary

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  20. Hello and happy 80th birthday from a new follower in Australia. Gosh you have had a busy time, no wonder you feel pooped.

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    1. Hello Leisha, thanks for your good wishes and welcome to my blog.
      Have a wonderful week.
      Mary

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  21. A HUGE Happy Birthday to you, Mary. 80 years young! You and I would have a ball together---I love to eat out and try new restaurants and you had me so envious of all the places you tried. Your energy is incredible, I would never keep up with you! Love your picture pretty lady!

    You have wonderful family and friends...Shaun and Kelly are precious. I do know how it feels to get back home in my own bed...eager to leave and eager to get home!

    Love and good wishes to you always. Your last comment was so sweet!

    Sending a big hug, my good friend...

    Jane x

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    1. Oh Jane, thank you so much for your sweet comments. I feel that you and I have been friends for a long time. I had a wonderful 2 weeks Birthday Party and still one more luncheon tomorrow. I am so far behind in the list of things, oh well it will always be there tomorrow - I just want to keep dancing LOL.

      Hope your arm is doing well and have a wonderful time at your son's wedding. Wishing them the very best.
      Hugs to you dear friend.
      Mary

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  22. My goodness you celebrated like a rock star! What fun you have had. You deserve celebrating all year! I am so happy for you. I feel like I have know you forever. Isn't that funny how blogging connects us. I am so happy for you, sounds like everyone spoiled the birthday girl. I wish I was there so I could join in the celebrating. You take care and keep dancing. . and celebrating. Hugs to you my friend. Karie

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    1. I felt like a Rock star LOL I sure did it up, didn't I. But had lots of fun with family and friends. Yes, I am afraid that everyone spoiled me, but it was fun. They say your only as old as you feel. Right now I feel young. Wish you could have celebrated with us also.

      One more luncheon tomorrow and then I can rest up for the next big event that comes my way LOL.
      I also feel like I have know you forever too. So take care of yourself.
      Hugs to you my friend.
      Mary

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  23. Well, first of all, happy birthday! What a milestone! And it looks as though you may not have slowed down a single bit -- good grief, I would have been exhausted by the end of those days, especially with a secret stomach bug! Hope all that is in the past and that you continue your celebrations for as long as anyone will celebrate!

    Thanks for stopping by the Marmelade Gypsy and leaving such a lovely comment! It's always such fun to have new blog friends!

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  24. Mary, Happy Birthday - wow, 80 years old! You look so young! I am very familiar with all the places on here. We went to Santana Row recently. Isn't it such a fun place to walk around and shop? We ate at an Italian Restaurant there that was so delicious. I bet it was so good to see your son and granddaughter again. She is precious. And it sounds like you had a wonderful time visiting. Santa Cruz is another familiar spot that my family loves. Thanks for sharing your birthday festivities, Mary, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer days.

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Thanks so much for all the good wishes you sent. Don't you just love it up there. Shaun lives in Los Gatos and I love that city.
      I must say that this was one grand Bday and everyone was so nice to me. Had a terrific time.
      Thanks so much again dear friend.
      Mary

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  25. Hi Mary!
    I am new to your blog and just wanted to wish you a very Happy 80th Birthday! How lovely that you had so many get togethers with family and friends! Wishing you many more happy and healthy birthdays to come! Thank you for sharing your pictures! :)

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    1. Oh thank you so much Pat for your good wishes. Welcome to my blog and I will be following you back.
      Have a wonderful week.
      Mary

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  26. Happy Belated Birthday, Mary! Wow, sounds like you had so much fun with visiting family and friends. Not to mention all of that wonderful food and shopping trips! You have been one busy lady, and you certainly don't look or act 80!! You have such a young spirit:) I can't believe they allowed smoking at the retirement center! That would have sent me running for sure! Your granddaughter is so cute, I bet you are so proud of her. And that French restaurant sounds amazing! So glad to hear that you had an extra special celebration!! I have missed you, hopefully now I can get back to blogging. Have a great week!

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    1. Where have you been, I've been missing you. Guess you are busy packing and getting ready to move if you haven't all ready. Where did you decide to move to?
      Thank you so much for your Special Bday wishes. I have had a grand time and I will keep on dancing as long as I can get my feet to keep up with the music. Everyone was so special to me.
      My son waited on me hand and foot and wouldn't not let me do anything. Wanted to know where I wanted to go to dinner and I said lets stay home and have my favorite Fred's Steak. Everything was so good - ate out on the patio. He gave me lots of money so I could go and buy some new clothes. I have lost 37 pounds, so nothing fits me - have baggy drawers LOL. One of the men I used to work with lives up by Shaun so he had him over for dinner too and we had a HOT game of UNO and Apples to Apples.. We would hurry up and have dinner and then UNO would come out. Fun times.
      How is Katie? Give her lots of hugs and kisses from me - Waldo and Lili send their love to Katie.
      Take care my dear sweet friend.
      Mary

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  27. What a fun trip and celebration! There's no way you are 80! You sure packed alot in your day! Wow!

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    1. I am afraid that I am 80 years young. Now I am going backwards in years LOL. But I will keep on dancing.
      Thanks so much for the Bday wishes.
      Mary

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  28. Dearest Mary! Happy 80th, sweet lady! Sorry it is belated - but my wishes are very sincere nonetheless.

    My best to you for the whole year coming for! Hugs!

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  29. Dearest Mary! Happy 80th, sweet lady! Sorry it is belated - but my wishes are very sincere nonetheless.

    My best to you for the whole year coming for! Hugs!

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  30. Oh thanks so much Michele. I've really had a good time celebrating my 80th Birthday, but I'm a little tired. It was so sweet of you to wish me Happy Bdy/
    Have a great week and take care of your self.
    Hugs and I hope you got that cast off.
    Mary

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  31. Happy Birthday Mary!....It looks like you had a most wonderful one celebrating with your family and friends. It was such a treat to see Shaun and Kelly...Kelly is a pretty young lady!!!...Amazing that she is sewing many of her clothes!....I was so happy to see some pics of you!...You look terrific!....Hope you are feeling better too!...

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  32. Happy birthday, Mary! It seems like you had fun... sorry to read you were feeling your best while at your son's, though... Seeing your pictures, I can't belive you're 80...

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  33. Well you cute thing, it's easy to see that you are loved! Everyone wants to party with you. hee-hee! Glad you've had so much fun and a very Happy Birthday to you! A young 80 year old you are dear!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  34. Well Mary, you have been a little busy bee with lots of partying too. What a crazy schedule.. But I am so happy that you have so many people that love you and want to share this special celebration with you. I don't know how you kept up with it all but glad you enjoy it all. It looks like you had lots of fun. You look amazing Mary.

    Hugs to you,

    Janet

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  35. Mary, sounds like you had a great party (I guess we should add some sss on that) and I couldn't see that you had much time for crying! You certainly have a loving family and friends Looks like good looks run in the family. Handsome son, darling granddaughter, and beautiful mama. You will know when it is time for you to move and we know how our loving children care about us and want what's best for us. But it is just not time for you yet. I can't imagine that any place in CA allows smoking anymore. I'm sorry you weren't feeling well and know that you will feel better when you can stop and catch your breath at home. Happy Belated Birthday and I bet Lily and Waldo were glad when you came home..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  36. HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, SWEET MARY!!!

    Oh, you had so much fun; wish I could have been there to help celebrate your magical milestone birthday! How lovely of your son to fly you up north, to spend some quality time with him and your beautiful granddaughter! You have not stopped, indeed, and I'm sure your fur babies missed you so much! Phyllis is a sweetheart, isn't she? How wonderful that you got to spend another day celebrating with your former work friends, too. My goodness, I was exhausted just reading about all the amazing get togethers, all in honour of the sweetest lady - that would be YOU, dear Mary!!

    Hugs,
    Poppy

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  37. A Very Happy Belated Birthday to you, Mary!!! It sounds like you had a wonderful extended celebration, and I'm so glad you got to spend time with your son and granddaughter. Skittles, your granddog, is adorable. :-D The French restaurant is beautiful, and all the planters of flowers are gorgeous, too.

    Mary, it looks like you have more friends than anyone I know. How marvelous! They all know a sweet person when they see one, don't they? :) I would feel so special to have so many people make a big deal over my birthday; I think it's wonderful that you have so many good friends. I hope you have many more birthdays, dear lady.

    Thank you for all your visits and kind comments on my blog posts -- I truly appreciate them. Have a wonderful week!!

    Big hugs to you,

    Denise

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  38. Belated happy birthday. Your celebrations have certainly kept you busy. 80 is a significant year and so you should celebrate. All the best Jennifer

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  39. Mary, I'm so sorry to be reading this so late. I've had major oral surgery and I'm still recuperating. It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday month. I'm so happy for you. How wonderful that your son flew you to his home and then treated you like a queen. Your granddaughter is so cute and apparently, very smart to already be sewing her own clothes. You do not look 80. I suspect it's because you "continue to dance". I'm so glad that such a delightful person had such delightful birthday celebrations. Happy belated Birthday to you.

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  40. Hi Mary, thank you for stopping by and your sweet comment. I have so enjoyed coming here again to see the fun you had on your birthday and all the party time you enjoyed with family and friends.
    Enjoy the weekend sweet friend.
    Hugs, cm

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  41. Belated Happy Birthday Mary!

    Enjoyed all your photos.

    Wishing you many more healthy and happy birthdays!

    Hugs.
    Linda

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  42. I am so sorry. I read this post and recognize it because I remember being shocked at your age (you don't look it), but I see that I never left a comment.

    A very belated Happy Birthday or Happy Birthmonth!

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  43. Hi Mary! Thank you for popping in to see me today! I wish I could find some wicker chairs for my table! They would look nice. Hope you're doing well and it's not too hot at your place.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  44. Happy Belated Birthday Mary!! Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful photos of your
    Birthday celebration!! It looked like so much fun.
    I also want to thank you for always stopping by with your sweet comments!! You're the best!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  45. Mary, I know how much you appreciate your hummingbirds coming around during the day. I don't see them that often, so when I do, it's such a blessing. And they seem to hang out at the nursery with all their wonderful flowers. It's all part of nature. Thanks for stopping by. It's soooo hot here too. I want cooler weather!

    love, ~Sheri

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  46. Your red rose on your Header gets me every time. It's one of the prettiest roses I've seen in blog land, really. :~)

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  47. Happy, Happy Belated Birthday, dear Mary!! What wonderful photographs, love them all! Such happy faces and fun loving faces! Celebration looks like it was a huge hit!
    Happy Sunday, Mary! Oh and thanks for dropping in to see me!
    Nancy

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  48. Happy, Happy Belated Birthday, dear Mary!! What wonderful photographs, love them all! Such happy faces and fun loving faces! Celebration looks like it was a huge hit!
    Happy Sunday, Mary! Oh and thanks for dropping in to see me!
    Nancy

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  49. Happy belated birthday ! Sounds like a great one !

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  50. WOW!!!!! What a whirlwind birthday celebration you had!! Good for you and you keep on dancing!!Happy Belated Birthday!!
    Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment on my post about Country Sampler magazine! I hope you will stop back in a week or so when I share half of the Special Autumn Decorating issue! It is jam packed with more great ideas!!
    It is in the 90's here in the East so it does not feel like Fall!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  51. Happy to hear you had such a wonderful birthday - You sure have lots of people who wanted to celebrate your special day with you!! I don't think you could have asked for more for such a special birthday!

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  52. Hi Mary, stopping back by to revisit your birthday post and say hello. Always enjoy your photos. Thank you for visiting and your kind comments. Hope your heat wave has passed and you have some cooler temps this week. We enjoyed the upper 80's yesterday and what a difference from the 100's we've been having. Happy Fall my friend and sending hugs your way. cm

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  53. Hi juststopping in to see how you're doing Mary. Happy fall!!!

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  54. Thanks so much for stopping by again, Mary!! I did actually hurt my back as I was boirn with severe scoliosis and now have 5 compression deformities. But that is actually my normal and a way of life that i have gotten used to......
    I do hope you got a chuckle out of those pics though!!

    Have a great day!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  55. Hi -- Just came across your blog while looking through another -- thoroughly enjoy reading of your adventures. You and I are close to the same age -- but still doing a lot and having a lot of fun.

    My mom lived in Sunnyvale, CA for many years -- I lived in Sacramento before moving to Texas in 1982. All the fires in the area now are so devastating -- a friend wrote that the air is full of smoke and ash.

    Keep enjoying life and I will keep reading about your adventures.

    Best always --

    Patty

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  56. Firstly, HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!! Wow! 80? Really??!! Congratulations you lovely lady! It sounds from your post here that you looked to have a whirlwind of celebrations, and quite right too! I love the idea of the pizza party and it's wonderful that you are able to share this special day (week/month) with so many lovely people. Here's to many many more xx

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  57. I just noticed the date of your last post -- been a while since you've written anything -- hope all is well with you.

    Take care and I'll check back in a week or so -- we're headed to Colorado tomorrow to visit family.

    Patty

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  58. Oh, happy, happiest of birthdays, my dearest!!! I'm so happy to be the 80th comment on you 80th birthday.
    I'm so glad you had such fun shared by all you friends and loved ones. Blessings and much love for many, many more!
    Big hugs,
    Patti

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  59. Oh, happy, happiest of birthdays, my dearest!!! I'm so happy to be the 80th comment on you 80th birthday.
    I'm so glad you had such fun shared by all you friends and loved ones. Blessings and much love for many, many more!
    Big hugs,
    Patti

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  60. Hi Dear Mary! How ever are you? I hope all is well with you. Thanks for popping in to see me and your sweet and comforting words. I know, I hate that this will be the last season for Downton Abbey! It's cooling down here and Fall is here. I'll bet your roses are still blooming.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  61. Mary, thank you for your thoughts on my pet peeves post. I don't mind your long posts at all, as I know you don't post that often. And I love seeing what's going on in your world. We are both California girls, so I can relate to many of the places you talk about. It's been pretty hot here still, but cool breezes in the mornings. Nel just went to a bachelorette party in Hollywood; you can check it out on my post. Have you been to Hollywood, Mary?

    Thanks for being such a dear friend to me. I hope you are well, and let's keep our fingers crossed for rain this winter!

    love, ~Sheri

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